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2.14 Audio Subsystem Software
Audio is supported through the HDMI 2.0a ports interface through the processor and supports
eight full range channels of lossless audio formats per port. When using an encoded format (such
as DTS-HD MA or Dolby True HD) the board supports a single 7.1 stream. When using an un-
encoded format the board supports 8 discrete, un-encoded channels per HDMI port
simultaneously, for a total of 16 discrete/un-encoded channels.
2.14.1 HDMI Audio Subsystem Software
HDMI Audio drivers are built into the Graphics driver and are available from Intel’s website.
For information about
Refer to
Obtaining NUC software and drivers
https://downloadcenter.intel.com
2.14.2 Front Panel Audio Subsystem
The Intel® NUC 11 Extreme Kit features an integrated USB codec front panel audio subsystem
which supports the following features:
• Analog line-out/Analog Headphone/Analog Microphone (front panel jack)
― Analog Speakers only (Stereo)
• Front Panel Audio Jack Support (see Figure 6 for 3.5 mm audio jack pin out):
― Speakers only (Stereo)
― Headphones only (Stereo)
― Microphone only (mono)
― Combo Headphone (Stereo)/Microphone (mono)
Pin Number
Pin Name
Description
1
Tip
Left Audio Out
2
Ring
Right Audio Out
3
Ring
Common/Ground
4
Sleeve
Audio In/MIC
Figure 6. 4-Pin 3.5 mm (1/8 inch) Audio Jack Pin Out